Lightning Detector

Real-time lightning detection powered by the Blitzortung network

Stay informed about nearby thunderstorm activity with real-time lightning strike detection from the Blitzortung community network. The app tracks each strike's distance, bearing, and direction, detects storm patterns automatically, and includes a dashboard widget showing strikes on an interactive map. Use it to trigger smart home actions when lightning approaches — close shutters, turn on lights, or receive a notification on your phone. This app is not a storm warning system. It is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Lightning data is provided by Blitzortung.org, a community-driven volunteer project, and is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Supported devices

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When...

Lightning Detector

The generic alarm turned on

Lightning Detector

The generic alarm turned off

Lightning Detector

Lightning detected within Radius in km km

Lightning Detector

Storm ended

Lightning Detector

Storm started

And...

Lightning Detector

The generic alarm is on

Lightning Detector

There is lightning activity

Lightning Detector

Lightning is closer than Distance in km km

Widgets

You can add this app’s widgets to your dashboard or homescreen in the mobile app.

Lightning Strike Map

Support

The developer of this app does not offer direct support.

What’s new

Version 1.0.20 — Fixed app and driver icons not visible in the App Store (white on black brand color). - Fixed a crash caused by a race condition in the MQTT connection handler.

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Works on

Updated 15 hours ago

Version 1.0.20

Developer Remco Bosshard

Category Climate

Requires Homey v12.1.0 or newer

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